Last updated: 26 September 2026
1. About this Privacy Policy
Nix in Orbit operates the website nixinorbit.com.
Nix in Orbit is a lifestyle and editorial website providing articles, inspiration, product recommendations, affiliate content and other online resources relating to topics including beauty, home, everyday life and seasonal ideas.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, shared and protected when you visit or interact with Nix in Orbit.
For the purposes of applicable UK data protection law, Nix in Orbit is the data controller of the personal information described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, you can contact:
Email: hello@nixinorbit.com
2. Personal Information We May Collect
The information collected depends on how you interact with the website.
This may include:
Information you provide directly
You may provide personal information when you:
- contact Nix in Orbit;
- submit a contact form;
- subscribe to email communications or newsletters;
- respond to surveys or other interactive features; or
- otherwise communicate with the website.
This information may include:
- your name;
- your email address;
- information contained in messages you send; and
- any other information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically
When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically.
This may include:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- device type;
- operating system;
- approximate location based on IP address;
- pages viewed;
- referral source;
- links clicked;
- date and time of visits; and
- information about how you interact with the website.
This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Personal Information
Personal information may be used for the following purposes.
Operating and improving the website
Information may be used to:
- provide and maintain Nix in Orbit;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- improve website content, design and functionality;
- identify technical problems; and
- keep the website secure.
The lawful basis for this processing may be legitimate interests, including the legitimate interest in operating, maintaining and improving the website.
Responding to enquiries
If you contact Nix in Orbit, your information may be used to respond to your message or request.
The lawful basis may be legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and maintaining communications with website visitors.
Email marketing and newsletters
If you choose to subscribe to marketing emails or newsletters, your email address and related information may be used to send those communications.
Where required, this processing is based on your consent.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in an email or by contacting:
Analytics
Analytics tools may be used to understand website traffic and how visitors interact with content.
This may involve processing information such as device data, pages visited and website interactions.
Depending on the technology used and applicable requirements, this processing may be based on consent or legitimate interests.
Legal and security purposes
Information may also be processed where reasonably necessary to:
- comply with legal obligations;
- prevent fraud or misuse;
- investigate security incidents;
- protect legal rights; or
- respond to lawful requests from authorities.
The lawful basis may be legal obligation or legitimate interests, depending on the circumstances.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Nix in Orbit may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- enable website functionality;
- remember preferences;
- measure website traffic;
- understand how content is used;
- improve website performance; and
- support analytics or advertising features.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on the website.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after you have provided consent through the website's cookie settings or consent banner.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Affiliate Links
Nix in Orbit may contain affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link, you may be directed to a third-party retailer or service.
That third party may collect information about your visit or use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Nix in Orbit does not control how third-party websites process your personal information.
You should review the privacy policies of any external website you visit.
Nix in Orbit may participate in affiliate programmes including the Amazon Associates Programme.
Amazon requires associates to disclose their affiliate relationship clearly and conspicuously. Amazon Associates
6. Shopify
Nix in Orbit is hosted using Shopify.
Shopify may collect and process information relating to your access to and use of the website in order to provide its platform and related services.
Information processed through Shopify may be transferred to or processed in countries outside the United Kingdom.
For further information about how Shopify processes personal information, please refer to Shopify's own privacy information.
7. Other Service Providers
Nix in Orbit may use third-party service providers to operate and improve the website.
These may include providers of:
- website hosting and infrastructure;
- analytics;
- email marketing;
- security;
- advertising;
- social media features;
- affiliate tracking; and
- technical support.
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by law.
8. Third-Party Websites
Nix in Orbit may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties.
Once you leave nixinorbit.com, the privacy practices of the third-party website will apply.
Nix in Orbit is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites.
9. International Transfers
Some service providers used by Nix in Orbit may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by applicable data protection law.
These may include:
- UK adequacy regulations;
- approved contractual protections; or
- other lawful transfer mechanisms.
You may contact hello@nixinorbit.com if you would like further information about applicable safeguards.
10. How Long Information Is Kept
Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, operational and security requirements.
Retention periods may depend on:
- the nature of the information;
- why it was collected;
- whether an ongoing relationship exists;
- applicable legal requirements; and
- whether the information is needed to resolve disputes or protect legal rights.
For example, contact messages may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to and manage the enquiry.
11. Your Rights
Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law may give you rights including:
- the right to access personal information held about you;
- the right to ask for inaccurate information to be corrected;
- the right to request deletion of personal information;
- the right to request restriction of processing;
- the right to object to certain processing;
- the right to data portability in certain circumstances; and
- the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
These rights are not absolute and may not apply in every situation.
To exercise a privacy right, contact:
The ICO says privacy notices should explain individuals' rights and explicitly identify the right to complain to the supervisory authority. Information Commissioner's Office
12. Right to Object
Where personal information is processed on the basis of legitimate interests, you may have the right to object to that processing.
You also have the right to object at any time to the use of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about how Nix in Orbit handles your personal information, please contact:
You also have the right to make a complaint to the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
You can find current contact and complaint information on the ICO website.
14. Children's Privacy
Nix in Orbit is intended for a general adult audience and is not designed specifically for children.
Nix in Orbit does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact hello@nixinorbit.com.
15. Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to help protect personal information.
However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should avoid sending sensitive or confidential information through unsecured communication methods.
16. Automated Decision-Making
Nix in Orbit does not currently use personal information to make solely automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
If this changes, this Privacy Policy will be updated.
17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:
- changes to the website;
- new services or technologies;
- changes to data-processing practices; or
- legal or regulatory requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated revision date.
18. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal information, contact:
Nix in Orbit
Website: nixinorbit.com
Email: hello@nixinorbit.com